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How to Use "Gain" with Example Sentences
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gain
(n):
an increase in the amount of something
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Used with adjectives:
"
They made
huge
gains
in revenue this year.
"
(huge, major, real, significant, big, dramatic, impressive, substantial)
"
The company has made
solid
gains
in the market this year.
"
(solid, strong, rapid, steady)
"
They have only made
minimal
gains
this quarter.
"
(minimal, modest, small)
"
They are trying to increase
future
gains
.
"
(future, annual, monthly, net, overall, long-term, short-term)
"
There will be
economic
gains
from the policy change.
"
(economic, financial, material, commercial)
"
Lack of exercise can cause
weight
gain
.
"
(weight)
Used with verbs:
"
The company
achieved
huge
gains
this year.
"
(achieved, made)
"
They are trying to
increase
net
gains
.
"
(increase, maximize)
"
He is trying to
minimize
weight
gain
while he's injured.
"
(minimize, reduce, limit)
"
The report
showed
a minimal
gain
over the previous year.
"
(showed)
Used with prepositions:
"
They reported a slight
gain
in
earnings.
"
(in)
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gain
(v):
to get or win something; to increase the amount of something
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Used with adverbs:
"
He
quickly
gained
a bad reputation.
"
(quickly, rapidly)
"
Her plan
immediately
gained
recognition.
"
(immediately, eventually, finally)
"
She
slowly
gained
weight after she stopped exercising.
"
(slowly, gradually, steadily)
Used with verbs:
"
They
stand to
gain
a lot from the new rules.
"
(stand to)
"
She
hopes
to
gain
recognition for her work.
"
(hopes, expects, wants)
"
They
tried
to
gain
access to the locked building.
"
(tried, attempted, failed)
Used with prepositions:
"
She
gained
a lot of weight
from
overeating.
"
(from)
Used with nouns:
"
He
gained
attention
for his work.
"
(attention, acclaim, notoriety, prestige, respect, fame, status)
"
She finally
gained
approval
for her project.
"
(approval, support, backing, permission)
"
He
gained
control
of the process.
"
(control, command)
"
They
gained
the
understanding
of the system.
"
(understanding, knowledge)
"
His ideas are
gaining
momentum
.
"
(momentum, acceptance, appreciation, credibility, publicity)
"
She has
gained
a
following
in the academic community.
"
(following, reputation)
"
He
gained
the
strength
he needed.
"
(strength, skill, expertise, experience, confidence, initiative, inspiration)
"
He
gained
the
freedom
to choose his projects.
"
(freedom, independence, right)
"
He finally
gained
entrance
into the room.
"
(entrance, admission)
"
She
gained
membership
in the organization.
"
(membership, employment)
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